ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1)

• understand that the computer can be used to represent real situations

• understand that they can make choices and that people make different choices for different reasons
• understand that their decisions can produce different outcomes
• use the mouse to control the pointer and move and place objects with accuracy

• understand that a computer can be used to simulate/model an environment where choices can be made

• know that representations of real or fantasy situations can be made in many different ways and although some, like television programmes and films, are very complex, they do not replicate real life exactly

• use a painting program to create a representation of a scenario
• print out their work unaided
• can select and add stamps/motifs or clip art to a scene

• describe their scenario
• explain why they made their decisions or choices
• explain how their representations differ from real life